CT6 5DF is a mixed residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.8km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00122246 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5DF.
320
41
£ 32,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 5DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT6 5DF's 62% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5DF. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Detached
£ 437,000
2 sales · Mean £ 437,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 5DF is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.4 km
- Boyces Bakery0.3 km
- MFG Herne Bay0.1 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- The Tiny Sweet Shop0.3 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Vivid Night Club0.3 km
- Masonic Temple0.1 km
- Herne Bay Angling Association0.5 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.3 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- A Casa Mia0.3 km
- Hudsons Smash & Brew0.3 km
- The Chimney Pot0.3 km
- The Kings Hall0.5 km
- Grapevine0.8 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.3 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.3 km
- Kirstys Krusts0.3 km
- New Hong Kong Take Away0.3 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aqua Bay Guest House0.7 km
- Evening Tide0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay1.1 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.6 km
- Whitstable7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Queen's Roundabout0.1 km
- Queen's Roundabout0.1 km
- Queen's Roundabout south0.2 km
- Queens Court Flats0.2 km
- Queen's Roundabout south0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65DF · Data under Open Government Licence